AYURVEDA : It is a traditional Indian system of medicine. Which includes three doshas vata {air and space }, pitta { fire}, Kapha{ earth and water}.It is a science of life, has a strong logical and philosophical basis.
It is a science of life, has a strong logical and philosophical basis.t is not only limited to physical symptoms but also gives comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health. It is not only limited to physical symptoms but also gives comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.
PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE Botanicals have always been a major source of medicine for humankind and were often guides to the medicinal plants of a particular region .Even today, approximately one quarter of all prescription pharmaceuticals contain at least one plant derived ingredient. For example Atropa belladonna [ the source of atropine] THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES Ayurvedic medicine utilizes a vast array of herbs, spices and plant extracts for therapeutic purposes. These herbal remedies are formulated into various preparations, including decoctions, infusions, pills, powders and oils.
SOURCES OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
- Plant supply about 90% of ayurvedic medicines using roots, leaves, fruits, flowers, or whole plants.
- marine sources like pearl oyster shell [mukta] and coral [pravala]
- microbial and fungal sources such as aspergillus derived enzymes in churna.
- Animal sources appear in single drug compounds such as extracts from milk, honey.
- gemstones like diamond[vajra], ruby [manakya] are incinerated into fine powders for Rasayana therapies.
- minerals and metals like gold [Swarna], silver[ Rajata] and mercury compounds in rasa yoga pills and powders.
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